The Shenoa Report
December 12, 2024
Regular Season Week 15
It’s my birthday week!!!! And it happens to be on Friday the 13th! Hopefully that’ll give me all the good luck and let me get the win in both fantasy leagues! I went 10-3 on my picks last week, “CMC Ya Next Season” (7-7), “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (5-9).
Let’s jump into the recap.
Packers @ Lions 31-34
This game was really fun to watch. Dan Cambell might just get coach of the year with all of his “winningness” and aggressiveness on fourth down conversions. The Lions went for it on fourth down five times throughout the game. The last time when they converted it allowed enough time for Jake Bates to kick the game winning field goal as time expired.
Saints @ NY Giants 14-11
Before the game even started there was a plane that flew above MetLife Stadium with a message to Giants owner John Mara. “MR MARA ENOUGH - PLZ FIX THIS DUMPSTER FIRE”. The day got better or worse from there depending on your point of view. For entertainment purposes it got better. The Giants had so many chances to win this game and, of course, didn’t. Their last chance to win was a field goal as time expired, but it was blocked. Giants fans in the stands actually cheered. One step closer to the number one pick of the draft with this loss.
Browns @ Steelers 14-27
The Browns only had a lead in the first quarter and it was basically all Steelers all the time for the last 3 quarters. Fun fact: With this win Pittsburgh avoided being swept by the Browns for the first time since 1988. Did that stat surprise you too? Russell Wilson had a good game. Jameis Winston and Dustin Hopkins, not so much. Winston threw two interceptions and Hopkins missed two makeable field goals. This game should’ve been a lot closer.
Falcons @ Vikings 21-42
The next sentence will tell you all you need to know about this game. Sam Darnold threw five touchdowns and Kirk Cousins threw zero touchdowns and two interceptions.
Raiders @ Buccaneers 13-28
The Bucs had a good day. This win put them back on the top of the AFC South. The Raiders did not have a good day. They lost quarterback Aidan O'Connell to a knee injury that coach Antonio Pierce said “doesn't look good.” The Raiders have already been eliminated from the playoffs and are just trying to survive the rest of the season. They aren’t doing a good job of that either.
Panthers @ Eagles 16-22
Guys, the Panthers almost won this game. That would have been an amazing upset. I guess at least I got the pick right. Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record. He’s living his best life. Wish he could have done it as a Giant.
Jaguars @ Titans 10-6
I got this pick wrong but it’s ok, the Jags win helps the Giants draft pick position. So thanks, Jacksonville! The Jags had already been eliminated from playoff contention but by winning they also eliminated the Titans.
Jets @ Dolphins 26-32 OT
Oh my god, my whole fantasy playoffs seemed to revolve around this game as I started both Jonnu Smith and De’von Achane. Jonnu Smith did not have a look/touch in the entire first four quarters!!!! AHHHHHHH! So glad it went into overtime. Overtime started and it was like the Dolphins remembered they have an amazing tight end in Smith. Tua fed Smith the ball as they marched down the field and it was Jonnu that scored the game winning touchdown in overtime. Yikes.
Seahawks @ Cardinals 30-18
Marvin Harrison Jr. has to be one of the biggest let downs in this draft class for fantasy purposes. Yet another game where he does basically nothing. Thanks a lot Kyler, yes it is your job to throw him the football. You are failing me too! Thankfully Geno Smith knows how to find his wide receivers like Jaxson Smith-Njigba. Points! I need points!
Bills @ Rams 42-44
I got this pick wrong. Josh Allen passed for 342 yards and rushed for 82 yards. He also became the first player in NFL history with three passing TDs and three rushing TDs in a single game. But it wasn't enough to overcome Buffalo's 17-point deficit entering the fourth. The Bills 7 game winning streak was snapped. It was a tough loss for Bills fans, who are not used to losing, recently anyway. Fun fact: The Rams and Bills combined for 902 yards of offense without a turnover or a quarterback sack.
Bears @ 49ers 13-38
The 49ers had the bounce back game that they so desperately needed but their backup-backup running back, Isaac Guerendo, left the game in the fourth quarter with a foot injury. The 49ers have already put running backs Christian McCaffery and Jordan Mason on IR and are pulling other RBs up from the practice squad. I’m glad they got the win but I just picked up Guerendo after Mccaffrey went down. Ugh.
Chargers @ Chiefs 17-19
Last week I said, “I’m picking the Chiefs to win this game and I’m sure it's going to be ridiculous like all their other wins.” And it was a pretty ridiculous win indeed. 3rd string kicker, Matthew Wright, doinked a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and it went through for another improbable win for the Chiefs. This win secured their ninth straight AFC West title. It was also their 15th straight win in a one-score game over the last two seasons.
The Chiefs have now had three different kickers make a game-winning field goal as time expired this season. No other team in NFL history has had more than one kicker do so in a single season. SMH
Bengals @ Cowboys 27-20
Big thank you to Ja'Marr Chase for getting me into the playoffs! The Cowboys were about to get the ball back with the score tied on the first play after the two-minute warning when Nick Vigil blocked a punt by Cincinnati's Ryan Rehkow. The Cowboys weren’t able to recover the ball so the Bengals took over. Chase caught the game winning touchdown giving Dallas another home loss. It’s nice seeing the Cowboys lose.
WEEK 14
Thursday, December 12th
Rams (7-6) @ 49ers (6-7) (8:15pm Prime Video)
Ugh. I need Isaac Guerendo to not be questionable. My fantasy playoffs depend on him. This is win or go home time in my leagues. Also, I need the 49ers defense to step up big time and not let Puka Nacua go crazy. My opponent’s team includes Puka and he has an already stacked team. This game will probably be high scoring and earlier this season the Rams won the matchup. I am going to pick the 49ers to win this game, mostly because that’ll help me more in fantasy.
Sunday, December 15th
Ravens (8-5) @ NY Giants (2-11) (1pm CBS)
Tommy DeVito will get the start for the Giants. I’m picking the Ravens to win. This game is going to be ugly.
Jets (3-10) @ Jaguars (3-10) (1pm FOX)
I mean, the Jets should win this game but they’ll probably find another way to lose. I’m picking the Jets to win. I’ll probably be wrong.
Cowboys (5-7) @ Panthers (3-10) (1pm FOX)
Well, I’ll be rooting for the Panthers and I’m hoping they upset the Cowboys. But, I’m picking the Cowboys to win this game.
Commanders (8-5) @ Saints (5-8) (1pm FOX)
Without Derek Carr I don’t think the Saints will win another game this season, I mean, they already played the Giants. I am picking the Commanders to win this game.
Bengals (4-8) @ Titans (3-10) (1pm FOX)
I’m picking the Bengals to win this game.
Chiefs (12-1) @ Browns (3-10) (1pm CBS)
How will the Chiefs find their improbable win this week? I’m picking the Chiefs to win this game but, again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t.
Dolphins (6-7) @ Texans (8-5) (1pm CBS)
I just need this game to be high scoring. I’m picking the Texans to win.
Colts (6-7) @ Broncos (8-5) (4:25pm CBS)
Neigh! That’s a horse joke. Get it? I’m picking the Broncos to win this game.
Patriots (3-10) @ Cardinals (6-7) (4:25pm CBS)
Please find Marvin Harrison Jr and throw him the ball!!!! I’m picking the Cardinals to win.
Bills (10-3) @ Lions (12-1) (4:25pm CBS)
We rarely get a Super Bowl preview in the regular season. I’m hoping to speak this into existence! I don’t want either team to lose! The Bills lost last week and that was heartbreaking. The Lions have only lost once this season and that’s pretty incredible, but their only loss did come at home. This will probably be a high scoring, close game. I don’t think it’ll be a blowout. I’m picking the Bills to win because they shouldn’t have two losses in a row. Go Bills!
Buccaneers (7-6) @ Chargers (8-4) (4:25pm FOX)
The Bucs are so beaten up right now that I think I’m going to have to pick the Chargers to win this game.
Steelers (10-3) @ Eagles (11-2) (4:25pm FOX)
Come on Steelers! Beat the Eagles! Obviously, I’m rooting for the Steelers but I am picking the Eagles to win in the hopes I am wrong!
Packers (9-4) @ Seahawks (8-5) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)
I’m picking the Packers to win this game. It should be a close game and a fun game to watch.
Monday, December 9th
Bears (4-9) @ Vikings (11-2) (8pm ABC-ESPN+)
I need this game to be high scoring and I need Caleb Williams to throw a lot of touchdown passes to DJ Moore. I am picking the Vikings to win but hoping for an upset.
Falcons (6-7) @ Raiders (2-11) (8:30pm ESPN)
Well, this should be an Easy win for the Falcons but I’m not going to hold my breath. It would be better for the Giants if the Raiders won this game. Pretty boring way to end week 15. Hopefully the other Monday night football game will be entertaining. What the heck, I’m picking the Falcons to win.
BYES: NONE
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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